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Many of today’s vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assist Systems, otherwise known as ADAS. Scanning ADAS for DTC, often referred to as Pre-Repair Scan/Pre-Scan/Health Scan (Capturing Codes), is a step in the damage analysis/blueprinting process used to identify errors, faults, and/or damage related to and unrelated to the collision.

The vehicle is inspected in the Estimate Process area, and relevant data is entered into estimate computer systems. This data is compiled into an estimate that determines the cost of repairs. However, hidden damage can often not be seen until after the vehicle is disassembled.

Once the estimate is completed, the insurance company will review the estimate. There may be negotiations on the price and procedures required to repair the vehicle. The insurance company will determine if the vehicle is repairable. Once this process is completed, the vehicle begins the actual repair process.

Hidden damage is often found during disassembly, and inner structure repairs are determined. Many times, this will require scheduling insurance re-inspection and ordering additional parts.

The required parts for your vehicle are ordered, and availability is checked. If a part needs to be specially ordered, the order will be placed as soon as possible. Although many parts may arrive quickly, the repair process cannot begin until the shop receives all the structural parts.

The unitized body is returned to factory specification in the Structural Repair area. A sophisticated measuring system monitors all phases in this area. A computer-based measurement system analyzes your vehicle’s frame, ensuring an accurate repair.

The Body Shop Department replaces exterior panels and any required metal finishing. As sheet metal is installed and aligned, the vehicle begins to come back to life. From here, it will go to the paint preparations department.

Paint Preparation is a critical step in the refinishing process of every vehicle. All panels are prepared for paint, then primed and sealed to ensure good adhesion when the final top color and clear coats of paint are applied.

Final moldings and detail pieces are returned to the vehicle in the reassembly area. During this process, all the vehicle’s systems are checked. At this stage, the car is almost complete and ready for delivery.

During the repair process, the vehicle accumulates dust. It will be detailed inside and out, road-tested to ensure that everything is working properly, and inspected again to ensure that it is restored to its pre-accident condition.

Many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require either a DYNAMIC calibration or a STATIC calibration followed by a dynamic calibration. These procedures are not interchangeable and require a trained professional who follows OEM procedures.

Delivery is the last step in the repair process. When the customer arrives to pick up the vehicle, the bill is explained, and the final paperwork is completed. The customer drives away in the car, restored to its pre-accident condition.